The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 32 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Wilmington, DE every day 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
151 Northeast Regional
65 Northeast Regional
165 Northeast Regional
143 Northeast Regional
135 Northeast Regional
2257 Acela
2253 Acela
2263 Acela
2205 Acela
2265 AcelaTravel Information
Compare train and coach for Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 40 km
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Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE train times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Northeast Regional | 09:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h22 | 09:42 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
151 Northeast Regional | 10:34 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 10:55 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
89 Palmetto | 12:30 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 12:49 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
79 Carolinian | 13:36 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 13:56 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
2203 Acela | 14:14 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h17 | 14:31 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
101 Northeast Regional | 14:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 14:37 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 14:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 14:53 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
2205 Acela | 15:13 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h17 | 15:30 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
103 Northeast Regional | 15:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 15:40 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 15:38 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 15:58 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
2249 Acela | 16:17 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h17 | 16:34 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 16:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 16:40 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 17:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 17:49 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
147 Northeast Regional | 19:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 19:37 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 19:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 20:04 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
161 Northeast Regional | 20:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 20:55 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
19 Crescent | 20:38 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 20:59 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
2253 Acela | 21:08 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h17 | 21:25 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 21:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h21 | 21:36 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
87 Northeast Regional | 21:34 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h19 | 21:53 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
163 Northeast Regional | 22:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h18 | 22:53 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
2255 Acela | 23:13 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h18 | 23:31 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
159 Northeast Regional | 23:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 23:53 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
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135 Northeast Regional | 00:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h18 | 00:53 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
107 Northeast Regional | 00:56 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 01:16 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
57 Vermonter | 01:26 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 01:46 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 02:38 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h20 | 02:58 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
167 Northeast Regional | 03:38 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0h18 | 03:56 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE run on average 31 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 31 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 23m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 04:20 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, SEPTA from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela, SEPTA trains will get you between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wilmington, DE, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
- Mikimotos Asian Grill & Sushi Bar
- La Fia Bistro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hotel du Pont
- Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for Amtrak and SEPTA services
- Bus: Several DART First State bus lines available
- Amtrak: Northeast Corridor services
- SEPTA: Wilmington/Newark Line
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